Retorts

Word RETORTS
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Definitions and meanings of "Retorts"

What do we mean by retorts?

A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

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The word "retorts" in example sentences

It's a narrative that's deep inside of us -- the common humanity of the little people that just get run over by power-mongerers -- and the pathetic nature of the retorts from the right demonstrates the power of this narrative. ❋ Unknown (2005)

When various types of coal are heated in retorts or generally enclosed vessels from which air is excluded - so-called dry distillation - coke remains, while the hydrogen is released, partly as volatile hydrocarbons and other chemical compounds and partly in a free state or as worthless water. ❋ Unknown (1966)

Acid food products only require heating to temperatures below 100°C in order to inactivate naturally occurring enzymes and destroy most micro-organisms present Low-acid foods on the other hand need to be heated in pressure vessels, called retorts, at 121°C for a pre-determined time based on the product and size of can being processed. ❋ Unknown (1982)

For example, containers called retorts should be used to capture the mercury vapor, and amalgamation in residential areas should be halted. ❋ Human Rights Watch (2011)

[Some might call the retorts "hearty" rather than "shrill," but the Economist is a British magazine so they probably don't like anyone to critize The One.] ❋ Unknown (2009)

At one point, after Arnold makes a crack, "Mr D" retorts, "Those remarks were much funnier when you were a child." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Do you have an original thought in your head, or is simple dismissal of opposing views without intelligent retorts your justification for existence? ❋ Unknown (2010)

The guy, obviously drunk, becomes upset and retorts, What?! ❋ Jeff Allen (2011)

And even though this is childish of me, I just had to login to voteup the uplifting retorts. * grins* what perfect irony for the be otch. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Damon retorts with, “How long are you going to blame me for turning your birth mother into a vampire?” ❋ Unknown (2010)

Daryll, I see you have time and energy to respond to silly retorts; why no time to respond to a question that could actually have an impact on this critical debate? ❋ Unknown (2010)

All his comments provoke are corrections and retorts that grow ever more angry with each mistaken assumption he tries to present as fact. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Then when Palin gets attacked, she resorts to 'Bible' retorts (i.e. 'geener than thou???') thinking it gives her credibility. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Seriously, I heard better retorts when I was in the sixth grade! ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mr. van der Merwe retorts: "We haven't made any money on them yet." ❋ Peter Wonacott (2011)

Practical Politician A angrily retorts that better legislation on the merits would have been impossible to secure. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That must be why you restricted your retorts to those critical mistakes and refused to indulge, for instance, in any critique of the point that I made. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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